Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel Full Time

Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Services
Corporate Finance
Temporary 1-Year Position

Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive. Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement, and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.

Job Overview
Join the experienced and dynamic team responsible for developing law, policy and guidance for corporate finance market participants, and analyzing and providing recommendations on applications for exemptions from securities legislation. Working closely with other corporate finance professionals, you will represent the Commission on national and local committees and will provide advice or information to staff, Commissioners and the public about corporate-finance related policy and legal issues.

Key Responsibilities
Working alongside a collaborative team of experienced lawyers, the Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel will play an active role in:

• Developing a wide range of local and national rules, policies and other regulatory instruments for the capital markets in British Columbia and Canada
• Reviewing complex applications by conventional issuers and investment funds for exemptive relief from securities law requirements
• Making oral and written recommendations in respect of such applications and drafting applicable decision documents
• Providing legal input into the review of take-over bid circulars, proxy circulars and other disclosure documents
• Conducting research on complex issues and contributing to developing policy initiatives
• Providing advice to other Commission staff and Commissioners about policy and legal issues

Qualifications:

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
• Membership in the Law Society of BC or are eligible for BC call
• Experience working with the securities regulatory regime as it applies to public companies and companies raising capital in the exempt market
• Experience in corporate finance including experience with prospectuses, distributions in reliance on prospectus exemptions and continuous disclosure obligations
• Experience in one or more shareholder meeting mechanics, insider reporting requirements, investment funds and structured products and corporate governance would be an asset
• Strong strategic and analytical thinker with excellent oral and written communication skills (including familiarity with writing in plain language)
• Can work independently and as part of a team, with the potential to lead depending on experience
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team and balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations
• Sound judgment and practical computer skills

What We Offer
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes:

• Four weeks of annual vacation
• Hybrid work model
• Beautiful downtown office
• Work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, progressive, and professionally diverse team to work with

Salary Range:

The salary range for Legal Counsel (typically 2 to 10 years of legal counsel experience) is $119,768 (minimum) – $159,433 (midpoint) – $199,099 (maximum).

The salary range for Senior Legal Counsel is (typically 10+ years of legal counsel experience) $143,032 (minimum) – $185,756 (midpoint) – $228,479 (maximum).

The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate’s relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.

Application Details:
Please visit our Careers page to submit your cover letter and resume for this position, quoting competition 26:15 by May 22, 2026.
The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing [email protected] if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.